Chelen Johnson
This virtual team collects all independent research presented in 2017, and done by NITARP or Spitzer alumni with (or without) students outside of a formal NITARP team.
For the teacher, connecting with working scientists and networking with other colleagues has immeasurable value. I plan to utilize these relationships and potentially other projects spawned by them for years to come.
For me as an educator, it was really rejuvenating to come out here (and bring a student with) and dive into actual astronomical research.
I think that more than anything else, hearing these kids talk about their work really convinced me how valuable this experience is for students.
